Braunol Lös Fl 30 ml

What is Braunol and when is it used?

Braunol is an aqueous, standardized povidone-iodine solution for external use.

In self-medication, Braunol is used to disinfect the skin and mucous membranes, to disinfect superficial wounds and small, minor burns (burns without blistering).

What should be considered?

Large, heavily soiled and deep wounds, as well as bite and puncture wounds require medical treatment (danger of tetanus). If the extent of a wound remains unchanged for some time or the wound does not heal within 10 - 14 days, a doctor's visit is also necessary. The same applies if the edges of the wound are very red, the wound suddenly swells, is very painful or the injury is accompanied by fever (danger of blood poisoning).

When must Braunol not be used?

Braunol must not be used:? with known hypersensitivity to iodine or an ingredient? with an overactive thyroid gland or other existing thyroid diseases?in the matitis herpetiformis Duhring (rare herpes-like skin disease)?before and after radioiodine therapy (until the end of the treatment)?in newborns and infants under 6 months

When is caution required when using Braunol?

In the following cases, Braunol should not be used or only after medical clarification and prescription:

? after a thyroid disease as well as thyroid enlargements or lumps. In particular, Braunol should not be used on large areas or over a longer period of time. Even after the end of treatment (up to 3 months) one should pay attention to early symptoms of possible hyperthyroidism and monitor thyroid function if indicated. It may be necessary for the child's doctor to check the thyroid function. Any ingestion of Braunol by a child should be avoided.

Braunol should not be used over a longer period of time (e.g. longer than 14 days) or over large areas (e.g. more than 10% of the body surface) without medical supervision.

When disinfecting the skin before an operation, make sure that Braunol does not accumulate in skin folds or under the lying patient or penetrate under electrode contact points. Due to the large amounts of iodine and the conductivity of the solution, skin irritation or even skin damage can occur in such situations.

Braunol must not be used simultaneously with or shortly after enzymatic wound treatment agents or disinfectants that contain silver , hydrogen peroxide or taurolidine, as this can lead to a mutual weakening of the effect.Braunol must not be used simultaneously with or shortly after disinfectants containing mercury, since iodine and mercury can form a substance that damages the skin.

Do not use Braunol at the same time as or immediately after using disinfectants containing octenidine on the same or neighboring areas, as this can otherwise lead to temporary dark discolouration.

If you are treated with lithium preparations, you should avoid using Braunol regularly, especially over large areas. Ingested iodine can promote the possible triggering of hypothyroidism by lithium.

Braunol should not be used for rinsing body cavities (e.g. in the chest or abdomen).le) are used, especially not repeatedly.

If metabolic acidosis occurs in the blood (metabolic acidosis), the treatment should be discontinued.

If you need a laboratory test, e.g. for your thyroid function, tell your doctor that you are using Braunol, as Braunol can affect certain laboratory tests.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you?suffer from other illnesses,?have allergies or?take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Braunol be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not use Braunol unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.

How do you use it Braunol?

Adults and children from 6 years:

Apply Braunol to the area to be disinfected and allow to dry.

Children from 6 months to 6 years:

In small children from 6 months to 6 years, Braunol may only be used as prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.

Observe the dosage specified in the leaflet or prescribed by the doctor . If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Braunol have?

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)Skin and mucous membrane irritationRare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)Allergic reactions (e.g. reddened skin, itching, iodine nasal discomfort, conjunctivitis)Very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10 '000 users)Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, e.g. delayed-type contact allergic reactions, which can manifest themselves in the form of itching, reddening, blisters or similar.Acute reactions of the immune system (anaphylactic reactions) involving other organs (e.g. skin, respiratory tract, circulatory system), which manifest themselves e.g. with shortness of breath and/or drop in blood pressure.If If you see any signs of an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction, stop treatment with Braunol immediately and inform your doctor.-Long-term use of Braunol on extensive wounds and burns can result in appreciable iodine absorption. Very rarely, patients with a history of thyroid disease can develop hyperthyroidism (iodine-induced hyperthyroidism), sometimes with symptoms such as increased heart rate or inner restlessness (see ?When must Braunol not be used?? and ?When should caution be exercised when using Braunol??). of (additional) electrolyte and serum osmolarity disorders, impairment of kidney function and acidification of the blood (metabolic acidosis).If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

Braunol may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.Storage instructionsStore at room temperature (15-25°C).Keep out of the reach of children.Further informationBraunol stains can come from textiles tissues with water andSoap, in stubborn cases with diluted ammonia or sodium thiosulphate solution.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Braunol contain?

1 ml contains:Active substancesIodine 7.7 mg as povidone-iodine.ExcipientsSodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, macrogollauryl ether, sodium iodate, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

Authorization number

434 69 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Braunol? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

30 ml, 100 ml, 1000 ml

Authorization holder

B. Braun Medical AG, SempachThis leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2020.